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Directed by Dimitris Indares
Lenaki, the Curse of Fire
Λενάκι - δυό φωτιές και δυό κατάρες
A slow-burn, atmospheric documentary.
The forgotten case of the arson of an ancestral tower in Peloponnese, Greece, comes to light with the discovery of a manuscript. The interreligious romance between Eleni and Elmaz-aga, close to the 1821 uprising against the Ottomans, and a parental curse, haunt the history of the family and of the village alike. The folk song of Eleni leads to the awakening of a past that resembles a fairytale.
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1Wednesday, 15 July
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A compelling story combined with a wonderful depiction of Greek folklore. It made me feel like a kid again listening to grandmas in awe and getting lost in the mysteries of the stories.
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What is Lenaki, the Curse of Fire about?+
The film explores the historical arson of an ancestral tower through the discovery of a manuscript and the retelling of a tragic interreligious romance.
Who directed Lenaki, the Curse of Fire?+
The documentary was directed by Dimitris Indares, a filmmaker known for his work across narrative and documentary traditions.
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